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What Substance Use
Therapy Helps With
Substance use can take many forms — daily drinking, weekend bingeing, prescription misuse, cannabis dependence, or patterns that feel “functional” until they’re not. Many people seek therapy when they notice:
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Difficulty cutting back or stopping
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Using to cope with stress, anxiety, or trauma
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Relationship strain or conflict
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Shame, secrecy, or hiding use
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Increasing tolerance or withdrawal symptoms
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Feeling “stuck” between wanting change and fearing it
You don’t need to hit rock bottom to get support. Therapy offers a non‑judgmental space to understand your relationship with substances and build a healthier path forward. You don't need to commit to abstinence to engage in therapy.
How We Treat Substance Use
Our approach is evidence‑based, collaborative, and grounded in long‑term recovery principles. We work with clients who want to reduce, moderate, or stop using — wherever you are in the process.
Treatment includes:
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CBT for cravings, triggers, and thought patterns
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DBT for emotion regulation and distress tolerance
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ACT for values‑based behavior change
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Relapse prevention planning
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Harm reduction or abstinence‑based support (your choice)
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Trauma‑informed therapy
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Support for co‑occurring anxiety, depression, or trauma
You set the goals. We help you get there.
What to Expect in Therapy
Your first session is focused on understanding your goals, your history, and what you want your relationship with substances to look like. We’ll talk about what’s working, what’s not, and what you want to change.
In ongoing sessions, we’ll:
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Build practical skills for managing cravings
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Identify triggers and patterns
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Strengthen coping strategies
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Address underlying mental health concerns
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Create a sustainable recovery plan
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Adjust goals as your life changes
Therapy is confidential, non‑shaming, and tailored to your pace.
Choose Your Substance Use Therapist
Select an available specialist below to schedule your free consultation directly through our client portal
Tanya Howard, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Specialties: Trauma, PTSD, substance use, co‑occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioral addictions, stress, and life transitions.
Approach: Tanya brings a calm, grounding presence to therapy, integrating Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), trauma‑informed care, and CBT/DBT‑based skills to help clients understand the emotional and physiological roots of their substance use. Her style is steady, compassionate, and insight‑oriented — helping clients process trauma, reduce shame, and build healthier patterns at a pace that feels safe. She focuses on the connection between past experiences and current behaviors, supporting clients in developing resilience, emotional regulation, and long‑term change.
Insurances accepted: Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, HealthPartners, Medica, Minnesota Medicaid (Medical Assistance), Medicare, Optum, UCare, UMR, UnitedHealthcare, and Out of Network self pay.
Kristi Rawleigh, LPCC & LADC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Specialties: Substance use, addiction, co‑occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, behavior change.
Approach: Insight-oriented and collaborative. Kristi utilizes a psychodynamic and narrative lens to help clients understand their past and reshape their future. She integrates practical coping skills into her sessions, offering a balanced space for both deep reflection and actionable growth.
Insurances accepted: Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, HealthPartners, Medica, Minnesota Medicaid (Medical Assistance), Medicare, Optum, UCare, UMR, UnitedHealthcare, and Out of Network self pay.
Rachelle Lewis LADC, PRE-LPCC
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor & Pre-licensed professional clinical counselor
Specialties: Substance use, addiction, co‑occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, mindfulness‑based behavior change.
Approach: Calm, supportive, and person‑centered. Drawing from CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness, she helps clients increase self‑understanding, strengthen coping skills, and make meaningful changes at a pace that feels right for them.
Insurances accepted: Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, HealthPartners, Cigna and Evernorth, UCare, and Out of Network self pay.
Adam West LADC, PRE-LPCC
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor & Pre-licensed professional clinical counselor
Specialties: Substance use, addiction, co‑occurring disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions,
Approach: Grounded, insightful, and action-oriented. As an ART-trained therapist, Adam specializes in processing trauma and fostering deep personal insight. He actively integrates DBT skills to equip clients with practical tools for emotional regulation and navigating complex challenges.
Insurances accepted: Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, HealthPartners, Cigna and Evernorth, UCare, and Out of Network self pay.